Assistant or Associate Professor Position in Quantitative Biology
The Department of Integrative Biology at the University of South Florida
(USF) is seeking applicants for a 9 month, full-time, tenure¬ earning
Assistant or Associate Professor position in Quantitative Biology. The
research and graduate teaching foci of the successful applicant should
include innovative applications of mathematical or statistical models to
biological problems at any level of organization from ecosystems to
genes. Applicants who develop quantitative approaches to important
challenges in areas such as ecological or evolutionary biology,
integration of empiricism and theory, systems biology, biological
statistics, or other biological subdisciplines are particularly
encouraged to apply. Applicants must have a PhD or equivalent degree
and an appropriate track record in research that includes a demonstrated
record of publications and other accomplishments consistent with an
appointment as an Assistant or Associate Professor. Preference will be
given to candidates with postdoctoral experience, who can teach
graduate-level mathematical or statistical modeling and are
collaborative. Salary is competitive and negotiable. Responsibilities
of the successful applicant will include developing a productive,
extramurally funded research program, teaching, and service to support
the Department of Integrative Biology, which offers both MS and PhD
degree programs. USF is classified as "R1: Research Universities
(Highest research activity)" in the Carnegie Classification of
Institutions of Higher Education.

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USF is a high-impact, global research university dedicated to student
success. USF is a Top 25 research university among public institutions
nationwide in total research expenditures, according to the National
Science Foundation. Serving over 48,000 students, the USF System has an
annual budget of $1.6 billion and an annual economic impact of $4.4
billion. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference. The
University of South Florida is located in Tampa, Florida, which is a
dynamic and growing metropolitan area of almost three million residents
that offers a wide range of cultural, artistic, athletic, and
recreational activities, excellent public schools, close proximity to
the Gulf of Mexico beaches and an affordable cost of living.
Applicants should use the Online Application Link given below to submit
an application as a single pdf file, which must include 1) a cover
letter, 2) a curriculum vitae, 3) a research statement, 4) a teaching
statement, and 5) contact information, including email, for three
references. For additional questions about this position contact Mary
Parrish (mparr...@usf.edu). The committee will begin reviewing
applications on November 11, 2016, but the position will remain open
until filled.
Conclusion of this search is subject to final budget approval.
According to Florida Law, applications and meetings regarding them are
open to the public. USF is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access
Institution. For disability accommodations, contact Mary Parrish at
813/974-6210 or mparr...@usf.edu, a minimum of five working days in
advance.
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